Today, Barilla, the world’s leading pasta maker, announced the newest addition to its line of Protein+® pastas – Cellentani (pronounced, “CHELL’-en-tah-nee”), a corkscrew shape made with classic golden wheat and protein from chickpeas, lentils and peas. Cellentani provides 17g of protein and 10g of fiber per 3.5oz serving, providing people with a good source of protein, the energy they crave and pasta taste they love.
A Cut for Everyone
The fun and functional “Cellentani” was first created and named by Barilla in the 1960s to honor famous Italian pop singer Adriano Celentano’s whirling and springy dance moves. Now available in the Barilla Protein+® lineup, the pasta’s twists and spirals make it beloved for its versatility in cooking, especially in pasta salads and mac & cheese, and a hit for households with kids.
Barilla Protein+® Cellentani is available at Wegmans and on Amazon, and is coming soon to Kroger locations nationwide. With the addition of Cellentani, Barilla Protein+® is now available in eight different pasta shapes: Angel Hair, Elbows, Farfalle, Penne, Rotini, Spaghetti, Thin Spaghetti and Cellentani. While prices vary per retailer, all varieties have a suggested retail price of $3.49.
Here’a delicious recipe for Protein+ Cellentani Antipasto Pasta Salad, provided by the company.
Ingredients:
- 1 box Barilla® Protein+® Cellentani pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup green olives, sliced
- ½ cup pepperoni, quartered
- ½ cup Genoa salami, quartered
- ¼ cup roasted red pepper, diced
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese balls
- ½ cup provolone cheese, cubed
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
- 8 leaves basil, sliced thin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Ingredients for the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Drizzle pasta with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on a sheet tray to cool down. Set aside.
- In a large bowl mix all ingredients, cooked pasta and dressing.
